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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1938
Page
6
A historical sermon outlines the crucifixion as central to salvation, highlighting Jesus Christ's suffering, forsakenness, and the veil rent to open a new way to God. It argues the cross proves divine love and calls believers to self denial, faith, and service in light of Christ's sacrifice.
A biblical verse advertises comfort and protection, declaring that one may seek refuge under God's wings and find truth as a shield. The quoted passage emphasizes trust, protection, and guidance.
The Gospel scene records Peter declaring it good to be with Jesus and suggesting they build three tabernacles while near a holy mountain. The moment captures divine radiance and the disciples’ reverent awe. Jesus' authority is underscored as the voice from the cloud confirms his sonship.
A devotional line cites Philippians 4 13 proclaiming that believers can do all things through Christ who strengthens them, reflecting a message of faith and empowerment.
A long list of mixed cryptic style clues appears, offering various definitions and wordplay prompts. The page teases that the solution will appear in the next issue, implying a continuing puzzle followed by an answer.
A Maryland health bureau bulletin warns mothers about summer diarrhea or cholera infantum and urges breastfeeding, proper milk preparation, and strict hygiene. It stresses boiled milk for children under two, sterilized bottles, mosquito protection, and access to county health nurses for help to prevent infant deaths.
50 acres tillable and 77 acres timber and wood. Describes a comfortable 4 room house, good water and shade, near a school bus stop. Ten miles east of Denton. Terms of sale include trade for town property. ARTHUR L. MORRIS, Centreville, Md. (6-18-51)
Rev. C. M. Grifeth of Deal’s Island Md argues the meaning of Jesus’s death rests on why he died on the cross not merely that he died. The cross draws believers to Christ, transforming them as the cross both slays sin and lifts toward holy living.
Assignees Wesley E Thawley and W Brewster Deen announce a public auction of two parcels in the Fourth Election District of Caroline County. Parcel No 1 contains about 37 1/2 acres with a dwelling, outbuildings, and tenant house. Parcel No 2 is unimproved. The sale, at the courthouse in Denton, runs 2 to 4 pm with terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in six months or all cash. Purchaser pays title and stamps. Auctioneer James Temple.
The 1938 Summer Schedule for the Annapolis Matapeake Romancoke Claiborne ferries sets daily and Sunday departures between Annapolis and Matapeake starting June 17. Timetables list numerous morning and afternoon departures from Annapolis and Matapeake with several marked as restricted or express services. Pedestrian connections via Romancoke to Claiborne and direct Romancoke to Claiborne crossings are noted.
A motor coach will transport pedestrians between Romancoke and Claiborne on select trips. Departures from Romancoke occur at 9 00, 11 00 am, 2 00, 4 00, 6 00, 8 00 pm and from Claiborne at 8 00, 10 00 am, 1 00, 3 00, 5 00, 7 00 pm.
544 acres opposite Zeigler's lane near Denton with a 6 room house 21 by 38 a garage 12 by 20 a summer cottage 7 by 12 and interior water and fireplaces. Double construction built five years ago. No reasonable cash offer will be refused.
Fred R. Owens as assignee for collection will offer at the courthouse door in Denton Maryland the mortgaged real estate consisting of three parcels totaling about 15 acres with a two story dwelling, barn, and outbuildings. Parcels 1 2 and 3 describe land now held by Joby F Prattis and Janey Prattis and conveyed to John F Prattis in 1898. Terms: half cash on day of sale, balance six months with interest secured by notes and surety, or full cash. title papers and taxes at purchaser cost. Auctioneer John L Stevens.
Public sale of parcels 1 2 and 3 in Denton Caroline County arising from a writ of fieri facias in the estate of Marcellus B. Cooper. Parcels include home property of John J. Barnes and two other lots with described boundaries and improvements. Sale scheduled in front of the Denton courthouse with cash payment and purchaser costs.
Assignment for foreclosure will offer at public auction the farm of 211 acres 94 perches in Caroline County Maryland between 2 and 4 pm at the front door of the Court House Denton. Property includes 118 cultivable acres 51 pasture acres and woodland with a 5 room dwelling a 3 room annex barn granary and outbuildings. Sale subject to prior mortgage terms and balance due. $250 cash required. terms finalized by Circuit Court. Deed at cost of Assignee W Brewster Deen Auctioneer James Temple May 12 1938.
Octavia G. Flamer Enoch Tyler Addison and Eliza A. Addison wife of Addison are advised that the sale reported by Wesley E. Thawley as Assignee is to be ratified and confirmed unless cause is shown by July 22. A newspaper notice to be published in Caroline county four weeks before June 20. Reported sale amount is $600.00. T Clayton Horsey Clerk. True Copy Test.
Frederick M. Downes administrator calls all creditors of Annie Isabelle Downes late of Caroline county Maryland to present claims with vouchers by December 18, 1938 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Notice dated May 31, 1938.
In Equity No 2903 Chy the Auditor's report is ordered ratified and confirmed unless good cause is shown within three weeks from June 11 1938. A copy of this order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper once weekly for two consecutive weeks before June 20 1938. T Clayton Horsey Clerk True Copy-Test T Clayton Horsey Clerk.
Ice cold drinks at Carroll's Purol Pop Service Station Oil City one mile north of Denton. Beer, pool room and groceries advertised. Located in Denton area with welcoming note dated 6 18 21.
By authority of Maryland law the Caroline County Treasurer announces a tax sale of delinquent real estate taxes for 1936 1937 levies. Property listed remains unpaid, with penalties interest and costs to accrue, unless paid before the sale date.
Beginning at 2 o clock p m and continuing daily until sold the property described will be offered for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Court House door in the town. The real estate includes all buildings and improvements thereon and all items mentioned in the description.
Parcel Lot 230 by 195 and three houses plus a blacksmith shop on Fourth and Lincoln Streets in Denton. Adjoins lands of Elwood Layton and Edward Williams. Occupants are Sarah Barnes Thad Holland and Marion Baynard. Taxes and penalties costs of sale to be added.
No 14 357 acres and buildings assessed to Fred B Pickering located on south side of road reading from R J S Bullock's farm to Frank Zeigner's farm adjoining lands of R J S Bullock and Harry Pickering. Now occupied by Fred B Pickering and Harry Pickering.
120 acres and buildings assessed to Harry Pickering located on the south side of the county road from R. J. S. Bullock to Frank Zeigler, adjoining lands of F. B. Pickering, R. Bullock and F. Zeigler. Now occupied by Pete Holden. Taxes and penalties total 118.74 dollars.
Lot measuring 50 by 93 feet with a house assessed to Harriet Waples located on High Street Denton. Adjacent lands of Elias Driver Heirs of L B Towers and Heirs of John T Carter. Currently occupied by Robert Johns.
Property in the Eighth District described as acres and a house assessed to Sarah Johnson Berton at Mission Church on the north side of the road, adjoining lands of Harry Pinkett John Williams and Amanda J Brummell. It is now occupied by Katie Banks.
No. 20 parcel comprising 5 acres with no buildings, assessed to Brown Stanford, located on the east side of Bureau Laurel Grove road. It adjoins parcels owned by Jesse Emerson, Bessie Causey, Bennie Haynes, Wm Haynes, and Luke Beulah.
No 21 10.4 acres and buildings assessed to William Stanford located one mile north of Laurel Grove on the west side of the road from Laurel Grove to Bureau adjoining lands of Henr of C. C. Deen H. E. Christ Andrew Towers and George E. Sherwood now occupied by William Stanford. Unless taxes and costs plus interest are paid by Tuesday June 28 1938 the property will be sold as indicated by Treasurer Sherman L. Tribbett. District notices appeared in The Greensboro Enterprise Federalsburg Times and The Caroline Sun.
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